NovelOnlineChapter 535: "That's why I can't let something like that happen again, Natalia. I just can't." Natalia's heart ached at the sight of Rachel's pain. Without hesitation, she squeezed her hand firmly. "Don't worry. You know I've always considered you my sister... and that makes Jeffrey my brother. I'll help you protect him, no matter what." Rachel swallowed hard, forcing a faint smile. "Thank you... Now, you should get going. Your dad's going to worry if you're out too late." "Alright," Natalia reluctantly agreed, glancing back one last tbefore leaving.
The next morning, Rachel woke early, prepared breakfast, and went to get Jeffrey. Expecting him to still be gloomy over last night's incident, she braced herself.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBut to her surprise, he emerged from his room in high spirits, dressed in a perfectly coordinated outfit. A wave of relief washed over her, softening the knot in her chest.
"Jeffrey, chave breakfast," she called out gently.
Jeffrey walked in, his face lighting up. "Rachel, how do I look in this outfit?" he asked, hopeful.
She led him to the mirror, her voice filled with sincerity. "You look amazing." A shy smile spread across his face. "If you say it looks good, then I'll take your word for it." Midway through breakfast, he hesitated before asking, "Are you going to the office today?" "Yeah, I need to drop by for a bit. Why do you ask?" He scratched his head, looking slightly embarrassed. “Uh... I actually have a favor to ask." Rachel smiled warmly. "Go ahead. No need to be shy with me." "I heard Yvonne's back in town. I got her a little gift, and I was hoping you could deliver it for me." Rachel tilted her head. "Is it urgent?" "Yeah," he admitted, his tone sincere. "I promised her, and I really don't want to break it.” Without hesitation, she nodded. "Alright, I'll take it over for you later." His face lit up with gratitude. "Thanks!" Rachel smiled fondly as she watched him.
After breakfast, she grabbed the gift and headed out.
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A few minutes later, Jeffrey slipped out of the house as well. He walked briskly toward the main road and flagged down a cab. "Hi! Could you taketo the White Group headquarters, please?"
He had made up his mind. He needed to confront Brian face-to-face. Unless he heard directly from Brian that everything was fine between him and Rachel, he wouldn't believe a word of what Rachel had told him.
When the cab pulled up at the White Group headquarters' entrance, m Jeffrey took a steadying breath and straightened his tie. Then, with as much confidence as he could muster, he stepped inside.
At the company entrance, employees scanned their access cards one by one to enter.
Jeffrey, unaware of the procedure, blended in with the crowd and walked in without hesitation.
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